For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION or CITATION. A written notice to a responsible party that a violation of this code has occurred and establishes a monetary penalty.
CITY MANAGER. The city manager of the City of Alhambra or the City Manager’s designee or designees.
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. Any person authorized to enforce certain provisions of this code.
CONTINUING VIOLATION. Either:
(1) A particular violation of the code continuing for more than 24 hours without correction or abatement, or
(2) A repeated, consecutive violation of the same offense.
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. Includes a code enforcement officer, police officer, building inspector, or any other city employee designated by the City Manager to enforce the provisions of the Alhambra Municipal Code and granted authority to issue notices and administrative citations pursuant to this title. The term ENFORCEMENT OFFICER also includes any city employee or official expressly provided enforcement authority pursuant to the provisions of this code.
HEARING. A hearing conducted by a hearing officer regarding an appeal of the issuance of an
administrative citation submitted by a responsible party.
HEARING OFFICER. An individual or board (including, but not limited to, the Administrative Appeals Board) as may be designated by the City Manager to conduct hearings, including appeal hearings, and make decisions as provided in this chapter.
LEGAL INTEREST. Any interest that is represented by a deed of trust, quitclaim deed, mortgage, judgment lien, tax or assessment lien, mechanic’s lien or other similar instrument, which is recorded with the County Recorder.
COMPLIANCE ORDER. A written notice to a responsible party that a violation of a building, plumbing, electrical, or other similar structural or zoning issue that does not create an immediate danger to health or safety has occurred and a warning that an administrative citation with a monetary fine will be issued unless the violation is corrected and abated.
RESPONSIBLE PARTY. Any person or persons that an enforcement officer determines is responsible for causing or maintaining a violation of this code. The term RESPONSIBLE PARTY includes, but is not limited to, a property owner, non-owner, occupant, tenant, or other person or entity in control of the property who is creating, causing, or maintaining any condition in violation of the Alhambra Municipal Code.
(Ord. 4544, passed 5-26-09)